It seemed like last year was only 3 or 4 of the last half were intra-conference. /toolazytocheck

You mean division games, not intra-conference right? There would be 12 intra-conference games a season versus 6 division games. That would be 6 or 3 per half on average. 5 may be statistically much higher than 3 but it's not that much when you can only count in integers, and as mentioned it balances out the teams with 4 in the first half.

I don't live in Minnesota so I don't know the local side of the story, but whats the hold up with the stadium deal? It seems like the Vikings are doing what they were asked to do. I would hate to see the Vikings be sold and moved to LA.

Lol... would you rather Dallas or the Rams were added to our division?

Rams...only slightly better than the Vikes. But Dallas, to be able to play (and hopefully beat) them twice a year would be nice. I hate Dallas. We have a Fuck Dallas Pig Roast every year, and it'd be even better if we could do it on gameday.

Rams...only slightly better than the Vikes. But Dallas, to be able to play (and hopefully beat) them twice a year would be nice. I hate Dallas. We have a Fuck Dallas Pig Roast every year, and it'd be even better if we could do it on gameday.

State and federal eavesdropping laws. They're reporting that the statute of limitations has passed if the allegations are true, it happened in 2002-2005. So they aren't going to be in any criminal trouble. But the NFL can take whatever action they like. I also heard this morning that the door could still be open for civil suits from opposing coaches but that seems pretty silly to me.

Yes, I do think that the league sometimes tweaks things to make certain teams look better in some years. I know it's crazy conspiracy theory but I do believe it.

Of course. And they do this through draft order and compensatory picks. That's it. Because your theory falls apart the moment you look at the Browns.

Browns have never been a feel good team, a lot was made of the Saints post-katrina... Underdog stories etc..

Not that I think the league really gets involved much, compensatory picks fine - draft order to a large degree is formula driven... Not like some sports where the league is constantly rejecting trades, or others where you can go over cap by paying a penalty/fee.

Browns have never been a feel good team, a lot was made of the Saints post-katrina... Underdog stories etc..

Browns, no, more like Cleveland. Remember, Art Model moved the Browns from Cleveland to Baltimore and the fans were pissed when they found out because he claimed he'd never do it only to negotiate the move in secret.

The Falcons have signed Asante Samuel. I know he's getting up there in years, but pass defense is definitely Atlanta's weak spot. I hope he can help not just on his own, but be a mentor for Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes.

I'm pretty sure that it has been uncompetitive for a really long time, and the boo'ing that Goodell says was because of poor competition was because of the horrible Miami experiment. No-one watches it on TV and hasn't for years, but it lets the players go to Hawaii and the residents of Hawaii see the NFL. They make billions every year, keep it going.

Alternatively, make the winner of the Pro Bowl count for more than just who is "home" at the Super Bowl. That confers no real advantage that people will fight for. I don't know what, exactly, but I am sure the guys in the front office of the NFL can figure something out.

I never understood why they didn't make the pro bowl more fun. Maybe like flag football or something like that.

No. A game without tackling is not right. Either pay them to take one more game against the best there is to offer, and suffer the injuries that might come along with it,or get rid of it altogether. The players won't want to continue the farce, not after this last "game". I'd expect players to turn down the Pro Bowl in droves this next season.

I don't think this will happen. There's no meaning to the game, and the stakes are too high. Just get rid of it.

I agree. It is probably the only sport that has a huge probability of a career ending injury on every play when played "for real". Just announce the all stars, give them a bonus or whatever, and be done.

New idea for the pro-bowl. Each team is allowed to send a number of players such that a full team is made. Once the game is played the winners go home as normal but the teams that sent the losing players are allowed to cut the losers without having any of their pay for the next years count against their cap numbers.